Traditional Chen Style Taijiquan Lao Jia Part 1. With over 40 years of martial arts experience, the author explains the basics and some secret teachings for one of the oldest styles of Internal Chinese Martial Arts. Taiji is one of the best methods of body/mind training. It incorporates breathing, relaxation, whole body movement and an innovative twisting approach that activates the fascia of the body. In this book, learn the first part of the Lao Jia, or old form. It is believed that all styles of Taiji today originate from Chen Style. The Chen style is hundreds of years old and incorporates varying tempo, twisting and spiral movement, and emphasizes relaxation to allow the body to reach it's full potential. The first part of the form is explained here because it is a great way to practice all the principles of taiji for busy and modern people.